USA Swimming Votes to Create National Standard for Certifying Officials
USA Swimming approved national standards for certifying officials Saturday while also preventing LSCs and clubs from requiring any additional certifications.
USA Swimming Adds Sabir Muhammad to Board of Directors, Reelects Kathleen Prindle
Muhammad replaces outgoing member Bill Schalz, gives USA Swimming’s Board of Directors more than one-third representation by 10-Year and 10-Year+ Athletes.
Alabama Hires Former LSU Assistant Richard Salhus to Round Out 2023-24 Coaching Staff
Richard Salhus spent last season in Baton Rouge, where he helped the LSU women achieve their highest NCAA finish in 30 years.
Auburn Inks Russian Olympian Elizaveta Klevanovich for Spring Semester
Klevanovich’s best LCM times converted to SCY would have made the A-final in both the 50 free and 100 free at the 2023 SEC Championships.
House v. NCAA Hearing on Class Certification Spells Trouble for NCAA
House v. NCAA, a high-stakes lawsuit for NIL back pay, appears headed for class certification after Judge Claudia Wilken grilled NCAA attorneys on Thursday.
Lawyers for Boston College Swimmers and Divers Call Out School for Public Misstatement
Attorneys for BC swimmers and divers called the university’s premature determination that hazing had occurred “negligent,” “harmful,” and “damaging.”
Sources: Texas A&M Men’s Swimmers Suspended for Fall Semester Over Hazing Incident
Sources tell SwimSwam that a majority of the Texas A&M men’s team are suspended from competition for the remainder of the semester due to a hazing incident.
Boston College Freshmen Swimmers Allegedly Forced to Consume Their Own Vomit
Freshmen swimmers were allegedly pressured to binge drink and consume their own vomit during a series of team parties at the beginning of September.
How a Trump-Era Title IX Rule Helped Reid Mikuta Compete for Auburn Amid Rape Inquiry
Last year, ESPN reported that several coaches were forced to keep players on their rosters against personal wishes due to Title IX guidelines.
Russia Will Not Pay Olympians for Paris 2024 Participation — Medals, Maybe
“If someone wins a medal of any value, the corresponding question will be raised,” Russian sports minister Azat Kadyrov said of potential Olympic prizes.
Boston College Indefinitely Suspends Swim and Dive Program for Hazing
In a stunning move, Boston College indefinitely suspended its swimming and diving program on Wednesday after administrators determined hazing had occurred.
Former Auburn Swimmer Reid Mikuta Arrested for Rape in Alabama
Former Auburn swimmer Reid Mikuta was arrested for rape on Tuesday in Lee County, Alabama, according to the local sheriff’s office website.
Senate Committee Recommends Australia ‘Salvage’ 2026 Commonwealth Games
A Senate committee recommended that Australia’s government “get its hands dirty” to salvage the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Victoria withdrew as hosts.
Freestyle Specialist Sammie Hamilton Commits to Kentucky for 2024
“I chose Kentucky because of its excellent and knowledgeable coaching staff,” said Hamilton, who picked Kentucky over USC, Alabama, and Ohio State.
Man on a Mission: Fletcher Madsen Makes BYU Roster After Time Away From Pool
Fletcher Madsen clocked lifetime bests in the 50 free (20.62) and 100 free (44.69) in February to earn a spot on BYU’s roster this season at 23 years old.
